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American Airlines aims to bolster routes
Bankrupt American Airlinesaims to boost revenue by $1 billion annually by beefing up its international routes and fleet to lure more well-heeled business travelers, the company said on Tuesday.
Lower costs achieved through bankruptcy will enable the airline’s corporate parent,… Continue reading
Boeing, Pakistan International Airlines Finalize Order for Five 777-300ERs
- Pakistan order also includes purchase rights for five additional 777-300ERs
- Twin-engine jet order completes Pakistan’s flag carrier’s widebody fleet replacement program
Boeing and Pakistan International Airlines today announced a firm order for five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. Valued… Continue reading
Bombardier Confirms Ethiopian Airlines as Buyer of Five Q400 NextGen Airliners
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed today that Ethiopian Airlines is the customer that placed the firm order for five Q400 NextGen airliners announced on February 13, 2012. Two of the five aircraft will be operated by Ethiopian Airlines and three by… Continue reading
Singapore Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for up to 15 Airbus A330s
Singapore Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins avionics, including its WXR-2100 MultiScan™ Threat Detection System and GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver(MMR), for up to 15 new Airbus A330s. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2013.
“Singapore Airlines continues to select our most advanced… Continue reading
China Express Airlines to Operate up to Eleven Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Aircraft
Announcement made during visit of Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper to China
Bombardier Aerospace today identified China Express Airlines as the undisclosed Chinese customer in the previously announced CRJ900 NextGen transaction of October 26, 2011. The conditional order for six… Continue reading
BA, Japan Airlines agree tie-up on flights
British Airways and Japan Airlines have agreed a tie-up on flights between Europe and the world’s third-biggest economy in a new cost-cutting initiative, BA parent group IAG said on Wednesday.
“International Airlines Group (IAG) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have agreed… Continue reading
Singapore Airlines to Launch Boeing’s Electronic Logbook Solution
Boeing has announced that Singapore Airlines will be the launch customer for Boeing’s new Electronic Logbook (ELB) software. The new version of ELB, developed in partnership with Ultramain Systems, Inc., enables unprecedented levels of communication between pilots, ground crews, maintenance… Continue reading
Hungarian Airlines Malev ceases operations
Hungary’s national carrier ceased operations, grounded all its flights and stranded more than 7,000 passengers. After its financial situation became unsustainable. Malev, the Hungarian flag carrier with a fleet of 22 aircraft, is in bankruptcy protection and desperately drawing up… Continue reading
American Airlines to cut 13,000 jobs to reduce costs
HOUSTON – US carrier American Airlines said Wednesday that it wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs as it seeks to cut labor costs by 20 percent.
The announcement was made after the Texas-based company had a meeting with representatives of its… Continue reading
Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo
Huge response for Airbus eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft expands in the US
Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers First 747-8 Freighter to AirBridgeCargo Airlines
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, celebrated today the delivery of the first of five new Boeing 747-8 Freighters to the airline.
“The introduction of the Boeing 747-8F represents… Continue reading
Hong Kong Airlines takes delivery of its first A320
Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is powered by CFM International’s CFM 56… Continue reading